Mahama Pledges Continued Fiscal Discipline After IMF Programme Ends

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline as Ghana prepares to exit the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by 2026. Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit on Monday, May 26, under the theme “Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable Futuristic Economy,” Mahama emphasized the importance of responsible…

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Traders Reoccupy Pavements in Accra Despite AMA Decongestion Efforts

Just days after being cleared from unauthorized trading spots, some traders in Accra’s Central Business District have returned to the pavements, defying the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) directives aimed at decongesting the city. The traders, citing economic hardship and the absence of alternative sources of income, say they have no choice but to resume their…

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Mahama Confirms Inheriting $8.98 Billion in Reserves from Previous Administration

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that his administration inherited $8.98 billion in foreign reserves from the previous government, bringing clarity to a long-standing debate over the actual amount handed over during the transition. The issue had sparked public discussion, with officials from both the current and former administrations presenting conflicting figures regarding the state…

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AMA Launches Major Crackdown on Street Trading in Accra’s Central business district

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commenced a large-scale decongestion operation targeting street trading activities within Accra’s Central Business District (CBD), as part of efforts to restore order and improve sanitation in the city centre. In the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, AMA task forces, in collaboration with personnel from the Ghana Police…

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Feasibility Studies for New National Capital Underway — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that feasibility studies are currently underway for the establishment of a new national capital, aimed at addressing the growing challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, traffic congestion, and overstretched infrastructure in Accra. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and residents in Dodowa during his ‘Thank You’ tour last Friday, the…

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